Morally Depraved because I came out Atheist - Atheist Nexus2017-08-18T05:27:02Zhttp://atheistnexus.org/forum/topics/morally-depraved-because-i-came-out-atheist?commentId=2182797%3AComment%3A1978791&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks GOD'aye - I have heard…tag:atheistnexus.org,2013-05-03:2182797:Comment:22257012013-05-03T02:11:48.566ZSteph S.http://atheistnexus.org/profile/StephS
<p>Thanks GOD'aye - I have heard about that book. Thanks for the links too.</p>
<p>Thanks GOD'aye - I have heard about that book. Thanks for the links too.</p> I agree Paul it is much bette…tag:atheistnexus.org,2013-05-03:2182797:Comment:22257002013-05-03T02:11:13.751ZSteph S.http://atheistnexus.org/profile/StephS
<p>I agree Paul it is much better for us non-believers now. I am hoping as we come out as Atheists and more people get to know us - things will improve.</p>
<p>I agree Paul it is much better for us non-believers now. I am hoping as we come out as Atheists and more people get to know us - things will improve.</p> Well it's sooo much better be…tag:atheistnexus.org,2013-03-04:2182797:Comment:21768302013-03-04T20:15:42.840ZPAUL BRANDELhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/PAULBRANDEL
<p>Well it's sooo much better being a nonbelieve now than it was 40 or 50 years ago.I've mentioned my atheist testimony to my brother and sister.My brother wasn't that surprised,but my sister is,says I've backslided!</p>
<p>We still talk though.Btw I've gotten into a discussion with a pastor about angels.My question to him was if angels appeared 2 to 3,000 years ago my not in our time? He admitted he didn't have a good answer for that,only that angels ocassionally appeared back in ancient…</p>
<p>Well it's sooo much better being a nonbelieve now than it was 40 or 50 years ago.I've mentioned my atheist testimony to my brother and sister.My brother wasn't that surprised,but my sister is,says I've backslided!</p>
<p>We still talk though.Btw I've gotten into a discussion with a pastor about angels.My question to him was if angels appeared 2 to 3,000 years ago my not in our time? He admitted he didn't have a good answer for that,only that angels ocassionally appeared back in ancient times. I really appreciated that he really listened to me and didn't come across as a smug Christian.</p> Well Steph, you can get them…tag:atheistnexus.org,2013-03-04:2182797:Comment:21763812013-03-04T11:55:43.424ZDyslexic's DOGhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/DislexicDoggy
<p>Well Steph, you can get them to read </p>
<h2>"Good Without God" by Greg Epstein</h2>
<p>Or point them to the website:</p>
<p><a href="http://harvardhumanist.org/good-without-god/" target="_blank">http://harvardhumanist.org/good-without-god/</a></p>
<p>Or the humanist sites:</p>
<p> <a href="http://www.goodwithoutgod.org.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.goodwithoutgod.org.uk/</a></p>
<p>Or simply print off a collection of relevant material into a sort of flyer or newsletter to hand out to…</p>
<p>Well Steph, you can get them to read </p>
<h2>"Good Without God" by Greg Epstein</h2>
<p>Or point them to the website:</p>
<p><a href="http://harvardhumanist.org/good-without-god/" target="_blank">http://harvardhumanist.org/good-without-god/</a></p>
<p>Or the humanist sites:</p>
<p> <a href="http://www.goodwithoutgod.org.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.goodwithoutgod.org.uk/</a></p>
<p>Or simply print off a collection of relevant material into a sort of flyer or newsletter to hand out to those who make such comments.</p>
<p>I'm a cheeky brat and will quite willingly get right into their space and in their face.</p>
<p>But the suggestions I gave would be for a more reserved, less confrontational approach.</p>
<p>Because I enjoy confrontation, whereas you might not.</p>
<p>Here's a good site to print out for them to read or to send to those doubters:</p>
<p><a href="http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/opinion/forum/2011-07-31-atheism-morality-evolution-religion_n.htm" target="_blank">http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/opinion/forum/2011-07-31-atheism-morality-evolution-religion_n.htm</a></p>
<p>It's very well written.</p>
<p>Best of luck, though things will change, we'll make damn sure it does!</p>
<p>Intelligence is on our side, that's a start! </p> That is good to hear Ethan. I…tag:atheistnexus.org,2013-03-04:2182797:Comment:21761682013-03-04T03:18:11.115ZSteph S.http://atheistnexus.org/profile/StephS
<p>That is good to hear Ethan. I'm glad she likes you for who you are.</p>
<p>That is good to hear Ethan. I'm glad she likes you for who you are.</p> Oh right P. J. - that's is a…tag:atheistnexus.org,2013-03-03:2182797:Comment:21757182013-03-03T19:45:34.607ZSteph S.http://atheistnexus.org/profile/StephS
<p>Oh right P. J. - that's is a great question. Many believers equate being religious with being a good person. And therefore think that no religion = bad evil person.</p>
<p>Oh right P. J. - that's is a great question. Many believers equate being religious with being a good person. And therefore think that no religion = bad evil person.</p> I like that question! Going…tag:atheistnexus.org,2013-03-03:2182797:Comment:21758762013-03-03T19:13:30.104ZIdaho Spudhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/IdahoSpud
<p>I like that question! Going to "borrow" it.</p>
<p>I like that question! Going to "borrow" it.</p> I always ask the question: I…tag:atheistnexus.org,2013-03-03:2182797:Comment:21757592013-03-03T19:07:44.876ZP.J. Simonshttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/PJSimons
<p>I always ask the question: If religion equals morality then why isn't the middle east like Disneyland and why aren't our prisons overfowing with atheists?</p>
<p>I always ask the question: If religion equals morality then why isn't the middle east like Disneyland and why aren't our prisons overfowing with atheists?</p> True story- when i told one o…tag:atheistnexus.org,2013-03-03:2182797:Comment:21756082013-03-03T17:39:21.178ZKelvin Hileriohttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/KelvinHilerio
<p>True story- when i told one of my uncles (while drunk) that i was an atheist he said to me: "so does that mean your gay?" as an atheist and an lgbt ally i was offended. from his look he seemed to imply that their is something wrong with being gay and that their is something wrong with being an atheist also.</p>
<p>True story- when i told one of my uncles (while drunk) that i was an atheist he said to me: "so does that mean your gay?" as an atheist and an lgbt ally i was offended. from his look he seemed to imply that their is something wrong with being gay and that their is something wrong with being an atheist also.</p> Yes that's what makes it hard…tag:atheistnexus.org,2013-03-03:2182797:Comment:21755932013-03-03T16:20:32.208ZSteph S.http://atheistnexus.org/profile/StephS
Yes that's what makes it hard to tell others you are Atheist. I can understand that. But I think they need to accept you for who you are Ethan.
Yes that's what makes it hard to tell others you are Atheist. I can understand that. But I think they need to accept you for who you are Ethan.